Booking a table

Booking a table

Listen to someone booking a table in a restaurant to practise and improve your listening skills!

Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

Preparation

Transcript

Staff: Hello, Gino's.

Jamie: Hi. Can I book a table for tomorrow night, please?

Staff: How many people is it for?

Jamie: Four.

Staff: And what time would you like?

Jamie: About eight, eight thirty maybe?

Staff: Let's see ... We're pretty busy tomorrow, so I can do half past seven or nine.

Jamie: Oh. OK, then. Half seven, please.

Staff: What name is it?

Jamie: Jamie.

Staff: J-A- ...?

Jamie: M-I-E

Staff: OK, so that's a table for four at half past seven tomorrow evening.

Jamie: Great. Thanks! Bye.

Staff: Bye.


Staff: Hello, Gino's.

Jamie: Hi, I called earlier to book a table for four and I was wondering if I can make it for six instead?

Staff: Ah, what name was it?

Jamie: It's Jamie.

Staff: Table for four at half past seven. So you want to change it to 6 o'clock?

Jamie: No, sorry. Can I make it for six people?

Staff: Oh, I see. Sorry! That shouldn't be a problem. I can move you to a bigger table but it will be nearer the kitchen. Is that OK?

Jamie: No problem. Is it possible to change the time as well? Make it a little bit later?

Staff: Ah ... yeah, we can. Is eight OK for you?

Jamie: Perfect, thanks!

Staff: Lovely. See you tomorrow, then.

Jamie: Thanks! Bye!

Staff: Thanks. Ciao! 

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Submitted by Shomaila on Thu, 30/04/2026 - 12:56

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How can I download listening track?

 

Hello Shomaila

It depends on what kind of device you are using. If you're on a computer, for example, you can right-click on the audio player and choose the 'Save audio as' option. On a phone or tablet, try doing a long press on the audio player to see if you get an option to save the file.

If you don't manage to download the file, please let us know what operating system your device uses and we'll try to find you relevant instructions.

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Kirk
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Submitted by aquerevalu on Tue, 07/04/2026 - 05:51

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My favorite kind of restaurant is Japanese restaurants because I like ramen and makis; they are very delicious. I also like seafood restaurants because I love dishes like chilcano, ceviche, and sudado de pescado.

Submitted by Lita Le on Thu, 02/04/2026 - 05:05

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What's your favourite kind of restaurant?

I enjoy buffets because I want to sample various dishes. Additionally, I prefer casual dining since it preserves the original taste and nutrients of the food.

Submitted by cittàutopica on Thu, 26/03/2026 - 16:38

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I like going to restaurants, but I don't have a favourite kind of restaurant as far as food is concerned. I don't like the big restaurants, I prefer small ones.

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Submitted by Hamada Othman on Tue, 24/03/2026 - 17:28

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My favorate restaurant and food is Somali traditional food its delicious food

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Submitted by Hamada Othman on Tue, 24/03/2026 - 17:17

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I like booking restrant table with my family

Submitted by canis.lupus on Mon, 23/03/2026 - 18:04

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I like a typical historic czech restaurant with pilsner beer :-)